M3.4 Depth: 10.2 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Briano, Lombardia (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 14:28:56 UTC Local time:
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M3.4 Earthquake near Briano, Lombardia (Italy) · 2026-01-09 14:28:56 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 9, 2026 at 14:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Briano, Lombardia (Italy). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Italy: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 14:28:56 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Village
Briano
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.70820, 10.64050
Temperature
0.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.2 km
Shallow
10.2 km
10.2 km — close to the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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